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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Explore Sustainability at a global top 100 university. This MSc in Sustainability gives you the opportunity to explore sustainability issues in different societies. It addresses critical global challenges including food delivery, water, and energy. Your future career You'll become an expert in sustainability and will study your chosen specialism to achieve your career or further study goals. This means you’ll graduate ready for a range of careers, including national and international agencies such as the United Nations and the Department for International Development. Key features of this course At Southampton you'll: have flexibility throughout your master's programme and could choose to focus on consultancy, population and geographical information systems (GIS), or on gaining a broader experience across the disciplines focus on applied research and field-based methods that will leave you well equipped to tackle sustainability challenges in the real world after your studies be surrounded by active researchers who are shaping the world around us, whose expertise guides the course and supports your learning access to modern technology and facilities, including our new GIS suite. QS World University Rankings 2025

Application deadline

02/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 31,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    144 68%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    7th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    28th

    2

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